OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64853440 1

Requisition No: 872691 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64853440 1

Position Number: 64853440 

Salary:  Hourly rate $18.00 - $20.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2026 

OPS HEALTH EDUCATOR

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hardee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Health Educator Coordinator supports community health improvement efforts through outreach, education, program coordination, and partnership development. This position works closely with internal staff, community organizations, and local partners to implement prevention programs, support strategic initiatives, coordinate outreach activities, and improve access to health education and resources. The coordinator assists with program planning, reporting, wellness initiatives, and community-based interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and lead Worksite Wellness projects on an ongoing basis.
• Lead and coordinate the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance (TPPA) Program
• Assist the Health Liaison Program by attending meetings, submitting quarterly reports, and supporting community education and outreach efforts.
• Assist the Strategic Planning Committee with research, planning, coordination, and implementation of initiatives.
• Support planning and implementation of community health education programs and initiatives.
• Occasionally, lead meetings with community partners, coalition members, or internal staff, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and documenting outcomes.
• Present program data and outcomes to internal staff and community partners as needed.

Community Outreach and Engagement:

• Identify and communicate with local faith-based organizations and community-based organizations for resource distribution and collaboration
• Attend community meetings and events to support program initiatives
• Assist with community education presentations and outreach activities

Data Tracking and Reporting:

• Maintain tracking logs for outreach activities, meetings, and program participation
• Submit required quarterly reports and required program documentation
• Collect and organize program data for reporting and evaluation purposes
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of program activities

Administrative and Organizational Support: 

• Assist with meeting coordination, scheduling, and preparation.
• Maintain organized files and program documentation
• Provide general administrative support, including copying, filing, and organizing materials
• Attend required training, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Submits EARS and timesheets accurately and on time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to support health education and outreach activities
• Ability to coordinate meetings, events, and program activities
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, community partners, and the public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Experience in community outreach, health education, or public programs.
• Experience working with community organizations, youth programs, or outreach groups
• Experience with basic data entry, tracking logs, or report preparation
• Experience assisting with events, education programs, or community activities

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Wauchula, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.